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Putin's new Russian MHD weapons explained (1st part)

Jean-Pierre PETIT · commentary · Watch on YouTube

Military history & warfareFundamental physicsGeopolitics & foreign policy

What it is

Physicist Jean-Pierre Petit gives a long technical commentary on Russia's newly announced weapons, including the Sarmat missile, a nuclear-powered cruise missile and a nuclear MHD-propelled submarine drone.

Why Hacker News recommends it

It comes up in discussions of magnetohydrodynamic propulsion as a long explainer from an MHD specialist.

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What HN commenters said

  1. “Very good, and long videos on that subject”

    Long explainer on Russian MHD weapons by Jean-Pierre Petit.

    WhereIsTheTruth, 2023-05 · Recommendation · in “DARPA’s silent MHD magnetic drives for replacing naval propellers”

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Topics: mhd, magnetohydrodynamics, hypersonic missiles, russian weapons, jean-pierre petit

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